Ricky Jackson Posted November 25, 2015 Report Share Posted November 25, 2015 http://placetobenation.com/tag-teams-back-again-episode-12-strike-force-vs-the-islanders-part-1/ The wait is over! Kelly and Marty bring you part 1 of their long-awaited look at the sensational Strike Force vs The Islanders feud of 1987. No stone is left unturned, as the boys look at the build towards this epic battle. Follow along as the Islanders turn heel, Tom Zenk leaves his partner high and dry, Ricky Martel goes at it solo, and finally, Tito Santana enters the fray. Part 2 (dropping in a few weeks) will look at the war between the two teams in various cities in the Northeast.On tonight's show:Can-Am Connection vs The Islanders 5/30 SuperstarsThe Islanders vs Paul Roma and Jim Powers 6/14 MSGRick Martel/JYD vs The Islanders 7/11 BostonRick Martel vs Tama 7/25 MSGRick Martel vs Haku 8/22 MSGStrike Force vs The Islanders 9/21 MSG Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luchaundead Posted November 25, 2015 Report Share Posted November 25, 2015 This was a great episode can't have enough Tama love Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt D Posted November 25, 2015 Report Share Posted November 25, 2015 I was blown away with the singles when I came across them around 09. Great TV matches. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ricky Jackson Posted November 26, 2015 Author Report Share Posted November 26, 2015 Here's the Playlist Only thing missing is Islanders vs Roma and Powers from MSG, but that is available on Youtube if you wish to view it. This also includes the matches we will be looking at for part 2. Everything is in chronological order. Enjoy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dawho5 Posted November 27, 2015 Report Share Posted November 27, 2015 I have yet to watch the matches, but I am just wrapping up the podcast. On Marty's point about the build of the feud, it doesn't seem like it's a coincidence that Santana was involved in a feud like that. His Valentine singles feud is also well-remembered, seemingly for a lot of the same reasons. Also, it seems like Martel is big on putting a lot of energy into his matches, which makes you think he's willing to invest more than the average wrestler into a feud or match. So you put them into a feud with guys who are going to put the effort in and it's going to pay off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ricky Jackson Posted November 27, 2015 Author Report Share Posted November 27, 2015 That's a very good point Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bradhindsight Posted November 27, 2015 Report Share Posted November 27, 2015 Thanks guys! http://placetobenation.com/tag-teams-back-again-episode-12-strike-force-vs-the-islanders-part-1/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JerryvonKramer Posted November 27, 2015 Report Share Posted November 27, 2015 Going to have to watch this Martel vs. Tama match. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
victory Posted November 27, 2015 Report Share Posted November 27, 2015 I remember reading a year or two ago when Marty was talking up how great this feud was in the microscope thread and he was right on the money. I honestly didn't remember much about it until reading that and revisiting some of those matches. Really good stuff. Can't wait for part 2 as it will give me a reason to watch these again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magpie Posted November 30, 2015 Report Share Posted November 30, 2015 I think this feud worked cause Martel and Santana invest themselves in the new team right away. And back then, faces were faces, and fans loved them for it. The Malenko/Scotty match that Marty mentioned is a corker. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigBadMick Posted December 15, 2015 Report Share Posted December 15, 2015 Marty, I'm curious about a point you made at the end of the show. Were you saying that WWF traditionally didn't book matches differently at the beginning, middle and end of feuds? Or were you just applying that to tag matches? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luchaundead Posted December 15, 2015 Report Share Posted December 15, 2015 I'm trying to find out if there is any story behind what actually happend with Tama as someone I know is friends with his Son (Jacob Fatu he's actually pretty good himself for a young wrestler) if I get any info I will for sure post it here as soon as I get it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebrainfollower Posted January 3, 2016 Report Share Posted January 3, 2016 Is their 87 MLG match out there? Having a real hard time finding that one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ricky Jackson Posted January 3, 2016 Author Report Share Posted January 3, 2016 I'm not sure about that. I want to say I've come across it before but not sure Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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